Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Carolina Rivera DDS

Gretna

Summary

Energetic dentist experienced in working in a fast paced pediatric and general dental practice, possess strong clinical, organizational and interpersonal skills. Also, demonstrates outstanding communication skills fluent in English and Spanish. Enthusiastic about dental health and educating patients about personal and preventive dental care as well as committed to the highest quality of patient care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Dentist

Bippo's Place for Smiles
05.2016 - Current
  • Effectively managed challenging behavior from pediatric patients utilizing age-appropriate techniques creating positive experiences fostering future visits without fear or anxiety.
  • Effectively treated pediatric patients through routine dental exams, restorative procedures and preventive care.

General Dentist

Smiling Faces Dentistry
04.2016 - 08.2019
  • Performed various dental procedures for a diverse clientele, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown placements.
  • Treated both children and adults of all ages.

General Dentist

Healthy Smiles
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • Practice Closed

General Dentist

Bippo's Place for Smiles
07.2013 - 07.2015

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA
05.2013

Bachelors in Biological Sciences -

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2009

Skills

  • Treatment planning of pediatric, adult, medically compromised patients
  • Experience and knowledge to effectively deliver and integrate preventive and treatment services to pediatric patients
  • Extensive experience with the following: amalgam and resin restorations, emergency treatment, space maintainers, early orthodontic intervention, stainless steel crowns on primary and permanent teeth, behavior management techniques, working with caregivers to provide optimal oral healthcare

Certification

  • Louisiana State Dental License, 07/2013 - Present
  • Nitrous Oxide Permit, 07/2013 - Present
  • DEA License, 07/2013 - Present
  • CDS License, 07/2013 - Present
  • CPR: BLS, ACLS, PALS, 07/2013 - Present

Personal Information

Title: General Dentist

Volunteer Experience

  • General Dentist, Special Olympics, 05/2014, Louisiana, USA
  • General Dentist, LA Mission of Mercy, 02/2015, Baton Rouge, LA

Hobbies and Interests

  • Learning about new materials and techniques in dentistry
  • Raising awareness about the importance of mental health.
  • In my spare time I like to garden, and care for my dogs.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

General Dentist

Bippo's Place for Smiles
05.2016 - Current

General Dentist

Smiling Faces Dentistry
04.2016 - 08.2019

General Dentist

Healthy Smiles
08.2015 - 03.2016

General Dentist

Bippo's Place for Smiles
07.2013 - 07.2015

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Bachelors in Biological Sciences -

Louisiana State University
Carolina Rivera DDS